Name and full address of host institution(s): University of Tehran, College of Engineering
Project leader/contact person: Sarrafzadeh MH., Ph.D., Associated Professor, Research and graduate Studies Responsible at Scholl of Chemical Engineering
Full address/telephone/fax/e-mail/website: School of Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran.
Tel: +9821 66498982
Fax: +9821 66957784
Sarrafzdh@ut.ac.ir
The specific objectives of this Chair are to:
– undertake jointly with partners, research to enhance knowledge on wastewater reuse for agriculture and other applications. Identify good practices for mitigation of negative impacts; assess reliability of potential cost-effective technologies; and conduct countrywide assessments of the extent and significance of wastewater reuse;
– produce and disseminate widely materials to promote proper practices with treated water;
– provide expert advice to national stakeholders at different levels, as well as policy and decision-makers on water reuse related issues;
– facilitate networking and sharing of knowledge and of good practices on wastewater reuse, notably through the organization of conferences and workshops at the national, regional and global levels;
– collaborate closely with existing water-related international institutes and UNESCO Chairs in the Islamic Republic of Iran and elsewhere, as well as with UNESCO on relevant programmes and activities.
